Robert Peary papers
Description
The Robert Peary collection contain photographs, correspondence, and manuscripts relating to his work as an Arctic explorer. A rough working draft of "Northward over the Great Ice," is also included. Most of the photographs in the collection were used in Peary's books on the Arctic region.
Dates
- 1889 - 1970
Creator
- Peary, Robert Edwin, 1856-1920 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
7 linear ft. (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), Arctic explorer. Consist of photographs, correspondence and manuscripts relating to his expeditions. A rough working draft of "Northward over the Great Ice" is also included.
Processing Information
Admiral Robert E. Peary Photographs: Purchased in Memory of Edgar V. Turner, Jr. ('58) with funds provided by the Lincoln Ellsworth Foundation from Swann Galleries (UP-257, also former MSS 198.1); 31 photos and a glass plate negative. iG; Imported from Inno. Record needs to be updated and verified. 091020; jds
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository